Berlin Pride attack: Suspect, motive explained

Berlin Pride attack: Suspect, motive explained

Update, July 27, 2026: The manhunt is over. Police shot and killed suspect Abdul Ballout on Sunday evening after he charged at officers with a bladed weapon. The original reporting on the attack itself remains below; the “How Did the Manhunt End?” section covers what’s new. A van tore through the crowd at Berlin’s Christopher … Read more

Why the 2026 World Cup Final is historic: Spain vs Argentina explained

Why the 2026 World Cup Final is historic: Spain vs Argentina explained

Update, July 20, 2026: The final has been played. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win their second World Cup title. For the full breakdown of the disallowed goal and Argentina’s red card, see our final recap: Why was Spain’s goal disallowed? The original preview is preserved below for context. Spain and Argentina … Read more

Why USA Senators introduced the Stop Transnational Repression Act

What Is the Stop Transnational Repression Act?

Why did senators introduce the Stop Transnational Repression Act? Because U.S. law has never actually defined the crime it targets. Sens. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan bill (S.4967) on July 14, 2026, to create the first federal definition of “transnational repression” and add up to 10 years to prison sentences … Read more